SC Slams Air Quality Commission For Inaction On Pollution, Stubble Burning
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The Supreme Court on Friday has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Commission for Air Quality Management regarding its ineffectiveness in addressing air pollution caused by crop residue burning.
Court Remarks
A bench comprising Justice Abha S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih emphasized the need for the commission to adopt a more proactive approach. The court highlighted that immediate efforts are required to promote the use of alternative equipment for stubble burning at the grassroots level.
Directive
The Supreme Court instructed the commission to submit a more comprehensive compliance report outlining its actions and strategies to tackle the issue of air pollution effectively.
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